as in beautiful
very pleasing to look at
a knockout sports car that's the talk of the neighborhood
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as in queen
a lovely woman
the cosmetics company wants a model who's a real knockout
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as in daze
a temporary state of unconsciousness
a splash of cold water brought the boxer out of his knockout
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as in beauty
something very good of its kind
the band's new album is a knockout
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as in doll
a physically attractive person
only a few of the show's cast members are real knockouts
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as in to wear
to use up all the physical energy of
the entire staff knocked itself out getting the project finished on time
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Recent Examples of knockout
Kevin Paul Dupont, BostonGlobe.com, 18 Jan. 2023
Ferreira ended up starting the knockout round match against the Netherlands, an eventual 3-1 defeat for the U.S., but his effect on the game was minimal and he was subbed off to start the second half.
—Dallas News, 2 Jan. 2023
Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 22 Mar. 2025
Ali, who was 32 at the time, faced off against the younger Foreman, then 25, for his heavyweight title in Zaire (now the Democratic Republic of Congo) — ultimately winning by knockout against the then-undefeated Foreman in the eighth round.
—Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 22 Mar. 2025
Arkansas Online, 28 Mar. 2025
Pittsburgh still managed to make the playoffs, but were knocked out in the Wild Card round by the rival Baltimore Ravens.
—Kevin Dotson, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
Marchand’s goal on the advantage, the knockout punch for the Fish Sticks, came at 5:03 of the third.
—Kevin Paul Dupont, BostonGlobe.com, 18 Jan. 2023
Ferreira ended up starting the knockout round match against the Netherlands, an eventual 3-1 defeat for the U.S., but his effect on the game was minimal and he was subbed off to start the second half.
—Dallas News, 2 Jan. 2023
Noun
Martinez has 15 wins by knockout in his career while James has five knockout wins, so both fighters have heavy hands and can end the bout in a single swing.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 22 Mar. 2025
Ali, who was 32 at the time, faced off against the younger Foreman, then 25, for his heavyweight title in Zaire (now the Democratic Republic of Congo) — ultimately winning by knockout against the then-undefeated Foreman in the eighth round.
—Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 22 Mar. 2025
Verb
Before the leaders met in the French presidential palace, Russian drone attacks overnight wounded more than 20 people and heavy shelling Thursday afternoon killed one person and knocked out electricity in parts of Kherson, Ukrainian officials said.
—Arkansas Online, 28 Mar. 2025
Pittsburgh still managed to make the playoffs, but were knocked out in the Wild Card round by the rival Baltimore Ravens.
—Kevin Dotson, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for knockout
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Scrim's adventures were a national hit, and now they've been transformed into a beautiful picture book.—
American Booksellers Association,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2025
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There are these beautiful moments of the scene kind of mirroring the real world experience of having this happen in the show.—
Samantha Highfill,
EW.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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THE TRENDSETTER Salt & Straw is the homecoming queen of ice cream in LA.—
Cole Kazdin,
Los Angeles Magazine,
14 July 2017
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While Jon is bound to leadership by a sense of duty, Daenerys sees herself as a liberator, a queen steeped in moral righteousness who freed slaves across the sea for the greater good.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
14 July 2017
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As the semi-permanent beauty segment continues expanding, with similar concepts emerging in hair color, nail art, and makeup, INKED by Dani shows how zeroing in on one thing — and doing it well — can build a solid business when paired with continuous innovation and authentic artistic vision.—
Angela Lei,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Sullivan personally tested each item on this list of the best Lancôme beauty products.—
Claire Sullivan,
Footwear News,
28 Mar. 2025
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Vigil and other women will receive dolls created by students in Manuel Jara Elementary School David Orona’s art class to represent the women’s strengths on April 5 at the Northside Community Center.—
Richard J. Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Mar. 2025
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Did a kid eat a battery somewhere and now I'm forced to use a power drill to disassemble a $10 talking Frozen doll?—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Among the Trump administration’s demands on Columbia University in return for restoring $400 million in funding was a ban on masks, which many peaceful protesters wear not to menace others but to avoid being identified by facial recognition.—
Gal Beckerman,
The Atlantic,
5 Apr. 2025
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Jackson has worn that same number throughout his football career and has won two MVPs with it.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
5 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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If so, Heesen’s new 180-foot Project Agnetha, with a gorgeous interior by Italian designer Luca Dini, should float your boat.—
Julia Zaltzman,
Robb Report,
31 Mar. 2025
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Comments The White Lotus, Mike White’s Emmy-winning HBO series, offers many pleasures, from sharp writing and gorgeous locations to some of the best ensembles on TV.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
31 Mar. 2025
Noun
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This powerful Greek name actually stems from Demeter, a Greek goddess.—
Lydia Wang,
Parents,
27 Mar. 2025
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Across the lobby, a stone fireplace featured a sculpted image of the Hawaiian volcano goddess Pele inset in the rock.—
Robert Annis,
Outside Online,
21 Mar. 2025
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Her trance is rudely broken when Elliott beans the suffering animal with a tire iron, putting it out of its misery—maybe.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
28 Mar. 2025
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Three years after their auspicious debut, the young Chicago rock trio’s new album features this insatiable lead single — a quick, crunchy guitar track that’s been putting me in a trance for months.—
Alex Suskind,
Vulture,
4 Mar. 2025
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“Knockout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knockout. Accessed 10 Apr. 2025.
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